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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.14, 271.70 and 78.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.14, 271.70 and 78.37 is: 117.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.14 : 271.70 = 78.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.14/271.70 = 78.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.14x = 271.70 × 78.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.14x = 21,292.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,292.79/181.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.55

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